Before we all leap into this discussion, perhaps some
DATA would be helpful.

2002 World Wide Electronics Market Data
http://www.decision-consult.com/ang/prod_el_a.htm

Number are in Billions of euros...

2002 Market Size by Region...
328.7 Europe
399.5 North America (35% of the total)
93.5  China
137.4 Japan
91.3  Other Asia Pacific
91.1  Rest of the World
1,141.4 Total

North America includes NAFTA partners Canada &
Mexico...

Students, and data, a bad mix for politicians ...

--- "James, Chris" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> This also shows that the students have no idea of
> world markets and have
> the mistaken belief that the US market is the
> biggest and could sway
> global opinion - they should think again.
>
> In addition it would appear they do not realise
> impending legislation
> within the US will likewise require the removal of
> lead and that in some
> US states legislation beyond EU requirements already
> exists for certain
> substances.
>
> Regards,
> Chris
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> Of Larry Moresco
> Sent: 09 December 2004 16:58
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [LF] The Tale of the Dog
>
> First of all, yes I know this discussion group has
> gone around and
> around
> with the science and lack of science problems of
> various Lead/Free
> solder
> legislations around the world.
>
> But in the holiday spirit of sharing, I thought I
> would share with you a
> few ideas that were generated by my materials
> science grad student class
> that I teach.
>
> The class was given an assignment to write a term
> paper on Lead Free
> Soldering: materials, environmental impact, costs,
> and strategy for a
> positive outcome.
>
> 1)Several students were puzzled by the fact that the
> amount of lead in
> lead-acid batteries that is NOT recycled each year
> is so much greater
> than
> the volume of lead in Sn/Pb solder assembled
> electronics.   Students, go
> figure.
>
> 2)Others marveled at the self induced power of the
> clever lead free
> strategic marketing "tail" wagging the HUGE US
> Consumer Electronics
> market "dog".
>
> Those were fun discussions, but what I wanted to
> share most with this
> group is two interesting ideas which incorporate a
> lot of what has been
> said in the past but I think perhaps with a fresh
> twist.  No, they were
> not coached.  In fact I purposely posponed lectures
> on lead free solder
> until after their term papers were handed in.
>
> a)One suggestion was to satisfy the problem of
> filling garbage dumps
> with
> old electronics assemblies, as well as beginning the
> process of creating
> a
> sustainable electronic product materials industry...
>
> 1a.The US should pass legislation that it will not
> allow any electronics
> manufacturer to sell product in the US unless that
> manufacturer has
> built
> a facility which by 2010 which will collect and
> recycle 25% of the
> weight
> of product sold per year in the US, 50% by 2015, and
> 100% by 2020.
>
> b)To alleviate all the cost of converting to Pb-free
> solder assembly
> (might be a little late for this one) and further
> encourage materials
> recycling, it was suggested that legislation be
> passed to prevent the
> sale
> of all electronics products in the US that contain
> less than 25% Pb in
> solder used for assembly.
>
> Both of these put the dog more naturally in charge
> of its tail.
>
> Happy Holidays...
>
>
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